Patents by Inventor Iain Cormack

Iain Cormack has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Enhanced spectroscopic techniques using spatial beam shaping
    Patent number: 8269962
    Abstract: A Raman spectrometer comprising means for illuminating a sample with a shaped laser beam and a detector that is operable to detect light that is reflected from or transmitted through a sample. Preferably, the shaped laser beam has a dark spot at its center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The University Court of the University of St. Andrews
    Inventors: Kishan Dholakia, Iain Cormack, Michael Mazilu
  • Enhanced Spectroscopic Techniques Using Spatial Beam Shaping
    Publication number: 20100328657
    Abstract: A Raman spectrometer comprising means for illuminating a sample with a shaped laser beam and a detector that is operable to detect light that is reflected from or transmitted through a sample. Preferably, the shaped laser beam has a dark spot at its centre.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: The University Court of the University of St. Andrews
    Inventors: Kishan Dholakia, Iain Cormack, Michael Mazilu